what should i buy first?
03-19-2006, 10:06 PM
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what should i buy first? so i just got my fairly descent tax refund i was stuck on the fact that i wanted to buy me a set of headers and a y-pipe with it, then i started reading about torque converters and how much they add to the fun factor. i guess what i am asking is do you think a the header y-pipe setup should go first or the converter? i currently have a magnaflow catback, whisper lid if that is a factor but i just need some advice thanks!
03-19-2006, 11:54 PM
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I'd go with a 3200 stall and if your wallet allows I would also go for a set of 3.73 gears. The two mods will compliment each other well and you can leave the headers for your next mod.
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Fuddle, Yank, Precision...etc. Really shop around for a good price. An hour and a couple phone calls could save you a few bucks... also are you going to install it yourself or have a shop do it? If your going to have a shop do it, you might want to buy it through them... they might be able to save you a few bucks. If Fuddle is having a sale, call them up and tell them what you want... and see what kind of deal they can work out for you. There are a buch of companies that make quality converters, just shop around for who will give you one for the best price.
03-20-2006, 03:54 AM
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i read on this one site because i read this post and it said the best mod you can do for a auto fbody so is a stall torque convter only for auto's ? and yes im a noob and dont know alot about cars
03-20-2006, 04:24 AM
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Converter, definitely. What gears do you have now?
Don't do 3.73s in a stock 10 bolt, you'll be breaking them soon enough on a DR. 60 times on a DR with 3.23s and 3.73s are nearly identical, with the 3.73 being more inconsistent and limited by the tire and suspension. Of course you would go quicker with 3.73s on a slick, but that rearend wouldn't last very long.
I would much rather see 3.23s with a converter in the 3600-4000 range if you plan on using a drag radial. It's really easy to make it hook with 3.23s.
Fuddle makes good stuff, and they're a hell of a lot cheaper than yank, and a bit cheaper than the vigilantes. And by cheap, I don't mean crappy. If I could do it over again, I would have gone with a fuddle...and I have a $700 vigilante. Only issue with Fuddle is that you might be waiting a few weeks before you get the convertor.
PM me about converter selection for streetracing...I am a professional.
Don't do 3.73s in a stock 10 bolt, you'll be breaking them soon enough on a DR. 60 times on a DR with 3.23s and 3.73s are nearly identical, with the 3.73 being more inconsistent and limited by the tire and suspension. Of course you would go quicker with 3.73s on a slick, but that rearend wouldn't last very long.
I would much rather see 3.23s with a converter in the 3600-4000 range if you plan on using a drag radial. It's really easy to make it hook with 3.23s.
Fuddle makes good stuff, and they're a hell of a lot cheaper than yank, and a bit cheaper than the vigilantes. And by cheap, I don't mean crappy. If I could do it over again, I would have gone with a fuddle...and I have a $700 vigilante. Only issue with Fuddle is that you might be waiting a few weeks before you get the convertor.
PM me about converter selection for streetracing...I am a professional.